Drum circle facilitation is prevalent across the world as a tool for building community, corporate team building, and general health/wellness. Drum circle facilitation can also be adapted and applied very effectively with various clinical populations as a means toward therapeutic growth.

In this engaging and interactive workshop participants will develop an understanding of:

Music Therapists, music therapy students and interns, social workers, therapists, counselors, clinicians, and anyone truly interested in the application of drum circle faciitation to a clinical context is welcome and invited to attend.

No music and/or drumming experience required!

All drums and percussion will be provided, however please feel free to bring your own drum or percussion instruments if you have favorites. Hand drums and percussion instruments including shakers, wooden instruments, and bells will be played throughout the day. This is your training, make it your own by bringing your favorite instrument!

Be prepared to be interactive, to drum, to connect through rhythm, . . . and to have some fun along the way!

Saturday, September 14, 2013 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM (CDT)

Organizer

Heather Hodorowski, MS, MT-BC, LPC

'Inana is a Hawaiian word that means "to bring to life". Heather's passion for recreational drumming and drum circle facilitation began at a training on the shores of Oahu, so 'Inana Rhythms is the perfect fit.

Heather earned a degree in Music Therapy in 2000 and completed a Medical Music Therapy internship at Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare. As Music Therapy Coordinator at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois, she specializes in working with medical populations including oncology, intensive care, cardiac, medical/surgical, and psychiatric care.

Heather received an MS in Community Counseling and is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Illinois.

Heather has received extensive training in drum circle facilitation and mentoring from Arthur Hull of Village Music Circles. She is currently a Village Music Circles Certified Drum Circle Facilitator as well as Vice-President and Conference Committee Chair of the Drum Circle Facilitator's Guild (DCFG).

Heather has had the opportunity to facilitate drum circles as a part of her clinical music therapy work as well as with graduate students, children experiencing grief/bereavement at Camp Erin, The World Burn Congress in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Gold Start Military families, seniors, and many others.

It is Heather's desire to share her passion for drumming with individuals of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds so they too can experience the power of rhythm to build community, enhance connection, and facilitate change!